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adjective one-di·men·sion·al \ ˈwən-də-ˈmench-nəl , -ˈmen(t)-shə-nᵊl also -dī- \

Definition of one-dimensional

1 :having one dimension

2 :lacking depth :superficial

one-dimensional characters

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one-dimensionality

play \ˈwən-də-ˌmen(t)-shə-ˈna-lə-tē also -dī-\ noun

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First Known Use of one-dimensional

1883

one-dimensional Synonyms

Synonyms

facile, one-dimensional, shallow, skin-deep

Antonyms

deep, profound

Related Words

cursory, hasty, oversimple, passing, sketchy; aimless, desultory, haphazard, hit-or-miss, random; limited, narrow, restricted

Near Antonyms

discerning, penetrant, penetrating; definitive, hard; broad, complete, comprehensive, exhaustive, extensive, far-reaching, wide; general, global, inclusive; detailed, in-depth; critical

Other Mathematics and Statistics Terms

abscissa, denominator, divisor, equilateral, exponent, hypotenuse, logarithm, oblique, radii, rhomb

ONE-DIMENSIONAL Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of one-dimensional for English Language Learners

: simple and uninteresting

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